Strength and Conditioning
Want to become a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach? There are a few ways of going about it...
NSCA CSCS
Becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a relatively straight-forward process. The CSCS is an internationally recognised qualification.
It involves;
The next Irish date for the NSCA CSCS exam is 14th July 2014 in Limerick.
Becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a relatively straight-forward process. The CSCS is an internationally recognised qualification.
It involves;
- Registration online
- Studying using the recommended preparatory materials
- Taking an MCQ exam covering two core areas; Scientific Foundation (Exercise Science and Nutrition) and Practical/Applied (Exercise Technique, Programme Design, Organisation and Administration, Testing and Evaluation)
- Providing proof of graduation from your third level course and CPR and AED certification.
The next Irish date for the NSCA CSCS exam is 14th July 2014 in Limerick.
UKSCA ASCC
The UK Strength and Conditioning Association has a more thorough accreditation process. In order to become an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach you must pass an assessment which includes theoretical (MCQ and case study) and practical (exercise demonstration) components.This assessment costs £250. However, it is recommended that applicants complete workshops in foundation of strength and conditioning, planning effective programmes, weight lifting workshops, plyometrics, agility and speed, to facilitate their learning and increase chances of passing the exam. These workshops cost £250 each for associate members of the association. While this venture is more expensive, it is likely to be of greater benefit for graduate physiotherapists, especially those who have limited practical experience of strength and conditioning.
The UK Strength and Conditioning Association has a more thorough accreditation process. In order to become an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach you must pass an assessment which includes theoretical (MCQ and case study) and practical (exercise demonstration) components.This assessment costs £250. However, it is recommended that applicants complete workshops in foundation of strength and conditioning, planning effective programmes, weight lifting workshops, plyometrics, agility and speed, to facilitate their learning and increase chances of passing the exam. These workshops cost £250 each for associate members of the association. While this venture is more expensive, it is likely to be of greater benefit for graduate physiotherapists, especially those who have limited practical experience of strength and conditioning.
National Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
KG Elite Performance run an NSCA approved Strength and Conditioning course, costing 1025 euro. It runs over 4 weekends and concludes with an MCQ exam and practical demonstration.
KG Elite Performance run an NSCA approved Strength and Conditioning course, costing 1025 euro. It runs over 4 weekends and concludes with an MCQ exam and practical demonstration.